Staff Accountant Jobs in Iowa

Staff Accountant jobs in Iowa draw steady demand from the state's manufacturing, agricultural finance, insurance, and healthcare sectors, with openings at every level from recent graduates to senior individual contributors. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport account for the bulk of postings, anchored by long-established employers like Principal Financial Group, Collins Aerospace, and UnityPoint Health. The most consistently sought specialties are general ledger accounting, cost accounting tied to manufacturing operations, and financial reporting for regulated industries. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerHonkamp
Top cityCedar Rapids, IA
Cities hiring19
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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The Sports Facilities Companies
Staff Accountant - Courtworks Sports Center
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Staff Accountant - Courtworks Sports Center
The Sports Facilities Companies
Waterloo, Iowa
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Staff Accountant
Acterra Group, LLC
Marion, Iowa
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Staff Accountant - Payroll and Accounts Receivable
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Staff Accountant - Payroll and Accounts Receivable
Klauer Manufacturing
Dubuque, Iowa
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Moore Beauston & Woodham LLP
Staff Accountant
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Staff Accountant
Moore Beauston & Woodham LLP
Ogden, Iowa
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Tri-City Group
Staff Accountant
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Tri-City Group
Davenport, Iowa
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Staff Accountant Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cedar Rapids
3 jobs
Dubuque
2 jobs
Davenport
2 jobs
Boone
1 job
Clive
1 job
Ogden
1 job
Ankeny
1 job
Marion
1 job
Roland
1 job

Staff Accountant Job Market in Iowa

A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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Honkamp2 open roles
Jobot
Jobot1 open role
Marsh
Marsh1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Iowa Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in staff accountant jobs across Iowa.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
  • Eligible to sit for or actively pursuing CPA licensure through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
  • Proficiency in general ledger software such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
  • Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling formulas

Staff Accountant Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a staff accountant in Iowa?

Most Iowa employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field. While a CPA is not required to work as a staff accountant, candidates who are eligible to sit for the exam or actively pursuing licensure through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board are consistently preferred. Meeting Iowa's CPA education requirement means completing the prescribed semester hours in accounting and business coursework before registering with the board.

Which companies hire staff accountants in Iowa?

Iowa staff accountant roles are posted by Honkamp, Jobot, and Marsh and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Iowa's concentration of insurance carriers, regional manufacturers, and major health systems means demand for staff accountants stays active across both corporate and nonprofit employers throughout the state.

Which Iowa cities have the most staff accountant jobs?

Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Davenport have the most staff accountant openings in Iowa. Des Moines drives the largest share of postings given its density of insurance headquarters, financial services firms, and regional corporate offices, while Cedar Rapids and Davenport contribute meaningfully through manufacturing and healthcare employers anchored in those metro areas.

Are there remote staff accountant jobs in Iowa?

Yes, and more than many office-based roles. About 60% of staff accountant openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the day-to-day work involves software-based bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting rather than on-site tasks. General ledger and financial reporting positions are the most commonly offered in remote or hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a staff accountant in Iowa with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for accounting associate or junior accountant roles at Iowa's large healthcare systems and insurance carriers, such as UnityPoint Health or Principal Financial Group, which regularly bring on new graduates for rotational or entry-level accounting positions. Candidates who have completed an internship, hold or are pursuing CPA eligibility through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board, and are proficient in Excel stand out. Adjacent starting points include accounts payable clerk and payroll assistant roles, which frequently convert into staff accountant positions.

Where can I find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Iowa?

You can find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each opening that fits.

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